LeBron James ranked 18th on ESPN's 2026 NBA player list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 4:37 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
LeBron James is now ranked 18th on ESPN's 2026 NBA Player List, marking his first time outside the top 10. Last season, he held the 8th position. At 41, James remains the oldest player in the league and is expected to take on a significant role with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he will likely serve as the point forward. Despite this ranking drop, he is projected to contribute an average of 21 points, 7 assists, and 6.3 rebounds per game.
- •LeBron ranked 18th, down from 8th last season
- •First time outside top 10 in NBA Rank history
- •Oldest player in the NBA at 41
- •Expected to play point forward for the 76ers
- •Projected stats: 21 points, 7 assists, 6.3 rebounds per game
- 4:37 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James Lands at 'Jarring' Spot on ESPN's 2026 NBA Player List
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